The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has updated the data on people injured during protests in Tirana, announcing that on Sunday, 18 October, 31 people received medical assistance at the University Trauma Hospital, while 5 others presented themselves at the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Centre (QSUT).
According to the Ministry’s statement, of the 31 people who received treatment at the Trauma Hospital, 21 were police officers, 5 were protesters, 4 were passers-by and 1 was a media representative, who was hospitalised.
Currently, 2 protesters remain at the University Trauma Hospital, undergoing examinations and medical consultations.
The Ministry states that from 13 October onward, the number of people hospitalised and continuing to receive treatment has reached 14. Of these, 5 are police officers, 4 protesters, 4 passers-by and 1 media representative. According to the statement, the health condition of those hospitalised is good.
Meanwhile, at QSUT, during yesterday, 5 injured people presented themselves, of whom 2 were police officers and 3 protesters. The data were made public by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in its update dated 19 October 2026, at 11:30.